Mon, Apr 16th 2018 11:35 am
The Division of Charitable Gaming of the New York Gaming Commission on Monday announced the launch of a new feature on the commission website that will expedite and enhance the licensing processing for charitable organizations in New York state.
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Mon, Apr 16th 2018 11:35 am
The Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University presents "Think BIG: The Artists of Autism Services." Featured artists will include Dan Carey, Langston Gardner, Erich Haneberg, Kevin Krauss, James Marino, Daniel Maysonet, Courtney McGovern and Brandon Scott.
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Mon, Apr 16th 2018 11:00 am
Technically, the season is spring. But it felt more like winter on Sunday in Lewiston, with an inch of ice covering village and town roads. Still, that didn't deter people from coming out to the annual "Taste of Jazz" fundraiser at the Brickyard Brewing Company on Center Street. The event is a benefit for the Northwest Jazz Festival.
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Sun, Apr 15th 2018 02:40 pm
On Saturday afternoon, local high school basketball talent stormed into Niagara Falls High School for the annual PAL/ACE all-star games. The day of basketball included a freshman/sophomore game, as well as a junior/senior game. Each team, for both games, included a mix of the classes. Attendees who showed paid $5 for a ticket and all proceeds earned were donated to the Niagara Police Athletic League.
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Sat, Apr 14th 2018 06:20 pm
The current weather forecast is calling for freezing rain with an ice storm warning in effect for some areas. Despite the calendar saying it is April, drivers need to keep their winter driving skills in place and prepare themselves and their vehicles to combat the elements. If possible, stay home to avoid icy roads and always obey travel bans.
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Sat, Apr 14th 2018 10:50 am
Fifty World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War veterans are traveling from Buffalo to Washington, D.C., as part of a joint effort of M&T Bank and the Buffalo Bills Foundation to host a special Buffalo/Niagara Honor Flight.
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Sat, Apr 14th 2018 07:05 am
The Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation announced this week that work to convert the West River Parkway into an 8-mile multi-use trail will begin on Monday, April 16.
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Sat, Apr 14th 2018 07:00 am
The annual Tuscarora Heroes Park "garden mob" will be out in force during Lewiston's Earth Day spring cleanup at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 21, at the corner of Portage Road and Center Street in Lewiston. The group is inviting new volunteers to join the effort to help keep Lewiston's pocket park a showcase for visitors - just dress for the weather and bring gloves.
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Sat, Apr 14th 2018 07:00 am
The Lewiston Democratic Committee announces a Democratic caucus to nominate candidates for the office of mayor and for two, four-year terms, as trustees for the Village of Lewiston will take place beginning at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 26.
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Sat, Apr 14th 2018 07:00 am
The Lewiston Republican Committee announces the Village of Lewiston Republican caucus will take place at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, in the gym of the Red Brick Municipal Building, 145 N. Fourth St. Doors open at 6:15 p.m.
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Sat, Apr 14th 2018 07:00 am
Monday's Lewiston Town Board work session was another light one, with only a handful of items acted upon.
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Sat, Apr 14th 2018 07:00 am
The Town of Porter Historical Society invites residents to its monthly meeting and program, at 7 p.m. Monday, April 16, in the Cora Gushee Room of the Red Brick Village Center, 240 Main St., Youngstown.
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Sat, Apr 14th 2018 07:00 am
The Historical Association of Lewiston's April program is titled "Re-Capturing the Flag." The event will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 26, at the Lutheran Church of the Messiah Fellowship Hall, 915 Oneida St.
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Sat, Apr 14th 2018 07:00 am
Tuesday evening at the Mug and Musket was full of news of interest for northern Niagara, as the Youngstown Business and Professional Association held its annual membership meeting.
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Sat, Apr 14th 2018 07:00 am
A plan to initiate repairs at the historic Frontier House is expected within the next 30 days.
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Sat, Apr 14th 2018 07:00 am
Trinity United Methodist Church will have a unique collection of media "soul food" available when it hosts a faith-based book/media sale.
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Sat, Apr 14th 2018 07:00 am
When the Grand Island Board of Education meets April 17, it will consider adoption of a 2018-19 budget that is marginally smaller than the current operating budget and that will increase the tax levy by 1.02 percent.
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Sat, Apr 14th 2018 07:00 am
The Grand Island Chamber of Commerce will hold the 52nd annual Citizen of the Year awards dinner on Thursday, April 26, to honor six award recipients who have made Grand Island a better place to live, work and play.
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Fri, Apr 13th 2018 05:20 pm
Grammy Award-winning superstar duo Sugarland announced their highly anticipated sixth studio album, titled "Bigger," will be released on June 8. It is available for preorder today.
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Fri, Apr 13th 2018 05:15 pm
The challenge, "Machine Vs. Mankind," strives to engage high schoolers to take a close look at how technology is changing their world and encourage them to think how their futures will be structured vastly directly than today with the growing dependencies of technology in our everyday lives.
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Fri, Apr 13th 2018 05:15 pm
On Thursday, the Erie County Legislature voted to approve Erie County Clerk Mickey Kearns' request to hire 11 additional civil service employees for the county auto bureaus. The resolution passed through a bipartisan effort. Kearns will use these new positions to add additional Saturday services at the Northtowns Auto Bureau in Tonawanda.
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Fri, Apr 13th 2018 05:00 pm
With the weekend weather forecast calling for strong winds, freezing rain and ice accumulation across much of National Grid's upstate New York service area, the company has mobilized more than 1,300 line, service and tree workers and is prepared for the upcoming storm.
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Fri, Apr 13th 2018 05:00 pm
The Niagara County Water District has announced that, on Tuesday, April 17, it will conduct a scheduled drinking water transmission shutdown maintenance operation in northern parts of Niagara County. The maintenance is expected to affect the towns of Royalton, Ridgeway, Somerset, Hartland, Lockport, Newfane and Shelby, as well as the villages of Barker, Middleport and Medina.
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Fri, Apr 13th 2018 04:10 pm
The annual Home Assistance Referral Team fundraiser returns to the Lewiston Event Center tonight. From 6-10 p.m. guests can mingle with celebrities, try their hand at basket and 50/50 raffles, and watch the Lewiston-Porter Jazz Ensemble perform. Headlining the benefit event is the Summer of '69 All-Star Band, joined by special guest Gary Baker.
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Fri, Apr 13th 2018 03:25 pm
The Chamber of Commerce of the Tonawandas named 716 Realty Group as its April Member of the Month.
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Fri, Apr 13th 2018 03:25 pm
Christian Academy recently announced the celebration of its 25th year of operation. The event will include a public open house and basket raffle from noon-3 p.m. on Saturday, April 21. More than 100 baskets, including many gift cards, a 28-inch Samsung TV, silver necklace and items from several area businesses, will be available. Admission is free.
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Fri, Apr 13th 2018 03:25 pm
The Gliding Stars of Western New York will present its 14th annual ice show, "Skating to your Favorite Tunes," at the Northtown Center in Amherst. Fun for the whole family, the show will pay tribute to some of their favorite songs and musical artists.
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Fri, Apr 13th 2018 03:20 pm
The Hon. Gary Strenkoski, Wheatfield town justice, swore in the Wheatfield Business Association's 2018 officers and board members at the group's monthly meeting at Yubb's Restaurant. Sworn in were Rob Allen as president, Jim Candella as vice president, Gilles Dube as treasurer and Danny Maerten as secretary.
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Fri, Apr 13th 2018 03:20 pm
North Tonawanda's Mayor Arthur G. Pappas has announced the City of North Tonawanda will once again participate in the annual Canal Clean Sweep, going into its 13th year, on Saturday, April 21.
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Fri, Apr 13th 2018 03:20 pm
In a recent Facebook post on the "Music Mania Mondays" page shared by the Town of Niagara account, it announced that the 2018 "Music Mania Mondays" concert schedule would be released on Monday, April 16.
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Fri, Apr 13th 2018 09:10 am
Get ready, sports fans, for the most competitive season of "Dancing with the Stars" ever as the show fires up the scoreboard and welcomes 10 athletes to sparkle up their uniforms and lace up their dancing shoes as they ready themselves for their first dance on the ballroom floor, on the season premiere of "Dancing with the Stars: Athletes," Monday, April 30 (8-10 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network, streaming and on demand.
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Fri, Apr 13th 2018 07:30 am
Nickel City Con, presented by Dave & Adam's, explodes with the news of Hulk Hogan at the Buffalo Convention Center on Saturday, May 19. He will be appearing on Saturday only with a limited amount of VIP experience, autograph and photo op tickets available.
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Fri, Apr 13th 2018 07:30 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center's bariatric surgery department will conduct a trio of free weight loss patient information seminars during the coming weeks.
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Fri, Apr 13th 2018 07:30 am
If you're a registered professional nurse or soon-to-be nursing school graduate, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center wants to talk to you.
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Thu, Apr 12th 2018 12:45 pm
The New York Power Authority on Thursday announced the first phase of a multiphase sensor deployment program that will incorporate new technologies to perform online monitoring of power plants, substations and power lines to increase efficiency and productivity and improve resiliency of New York's statewide public power network.
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Thu, Apr 12th 2018 12:40 pm
The annual Tuscarora Heroes Park "garden mob" will be out in force during Lewiston's Earth Day spring cleanup at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 21, at the corner of Portage Road and Center Street in Lewiston.
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Thu, Apr 12th 2018 12:40 pm
The United Way of Buffalo & Erie County has announced 13 organizations will receive grant funding from a $1 million commitment from the General Mills Foundation. The partnership aims to improve local community food security. It will support projects that address food access and affordability, and that help to increase employment, ownership and entrepreneurship opportunities related to food in high-need neighborhoods.
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Thu, Apr 12th 2018 12:40 pm
To celebrate Earth Day on April 20, National Grid will distribute 1,000 LED light bulbs to individuals who live in the south end of Niagara Falls. Residents of 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th streets, from Pine Avenue to Niagara Street, are eligible for National Grid's "Light Up the Neighborhood" program, which offers new LED lighting in exchange for old light bulbs.
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Thu, Apr 12th 2018 12:40 pm
The City of Niagara Falls, through the Department of Economic Development, has issued a request for proposal for the site of the former Wendt's Dairy, located along Buffalo Avenue in the city's LaSalle neighborhood.
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Thu, Apr 12th 2018 12:40 pm
As part of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration's 15th annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day (April 28), Mount St. Mary's Hospital is joining forces with local law enforcement to help get unused and unwanted drugs out of people's homes.
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